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Tearful Recall Of Carl Furillo

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February 12, 1989, Page 008007 The New York Times Archives

To the Sports Editor:

Innocently enough, I approached Roger Kahn's (''Carl Furillo, 1922-1989,'' The Times, Jan. 29) poignant reminiscence. In a few short moments, a steady stream of tears cascaded down my cheeks. The men of my youth. All those connections, so vivid, blaring aloud again within me. For those of us who knew, I thought. The roar of the crowd and the brilliant green grass of days gone by. Passion unrestrained. I yearn for those days and mourn the passing of baseball as it had been for me. Thank you, Roger. And for ''all the fellers,'' for those of us who know and knew that this was more than a game, may you be reacquainted with the indomitable spirit and warmth of the ''boys of summer.'' DAVID HALLERMAN Spring Valley, N.Y.

A version of this letter appears in print on February 12, 1989, on Page 8008007 of the National edition with the headline: Tearful Recall Of Carl Furillo. Order Reprints|Today's Paper|Subscribe